Benefit First-Class Faves Review + Makeup Look

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Hey everyone! I wanted to do a review of the Benefit First-Class Faves travel makeup set that my mom gave to me. My mom got it at the airport at one of the Benefit machine kiosks. This set comes with 6 travel sized makeup goodies. It includes a travel-sized POREfessional primer, Roller Lash mascara, Dandelion Dew, Cha Cha Tint, Dandelion Brightening Blush and Total Moisture facial cream.
Here is a picture of me with the new makeup on. I applied the Roller Lash mascara to my eyelashes on my left eye, and no mascara on the right eyelashes. The mascara is super lengthening and it holds a curl really nicely. I used my new Morphe 35T palette for my eyeshadow. I will do a review on this palette later! Here are my thoughts on all the makeup in the Benefit travel set...

P O R E F E S S I O N A L  P R I M E R
I really love this primer! A little goes a long way. I find this this primer does a nice job at blurring away any imperfections and smoothing them over. I don't have huge pores, so I didn't see a huge difference there. I also think this primer makes putting on face makeup a lot easier and makes your foundation look a lot nicer. I think the POREfressional primer is very similar to the BareMinerals primer.

R O L L E R   L A S H  M A S C A R A
I've been using this mascara so much lately, because it's extremely lengthening! It also separates the lashes very nicely. It isn't super volumizing, so I usually pair it with my Maybelline Volum Express Colossal mascara or my Essence Lash Princess mascara. If I want a more natural look, I will just apply the roller lash mascara. This mascara isn't waterproof but it still holds very nicely. It's also super easy to remove since it isn't waterproof.

D A N D E L I O N  D E W
I usually don't wear blush, because I think too much can look really unnatural. However, I really like how this gives a nice pinky glow to the skin. Since it's a creamy product, it looks very natural and it also smells really good. It blends very well and is very subtle. I also think it would look good on any skin color.

C H A  C H A  T I N T
This tint can be worn on cheeks and lips. It's a darker color than the dandelion dew and blush. The tint lasts long as a lip color and acts like a lip stain. The tint applies nicely and looks good, but I prefer to use the lighter dandelion blush and dew, because it looks more natural.

D A N D E L I O N  B L U S H
This blush is the same color as the dandelion dew but it's a powder instead of a cream. I think the dew lasts longer than the blush but the blush is nice is you have really oily skin.

T O T A L  M O I S T U R E   C R E A M
This facial cream smells super good and is very moisturizing! I am definitely going to use it more in the winter when my face gets super dry. 

Thanks for reading!
Thea 
xx

My Go-To Fall Workout Outfit #flirtyfallflatlay

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Hey everyone! Today I'm sharing with you my favorite Fall workout outfit. You wouldn't think shorts and a tank top would be a typical "fall" workout outfit, but if you live anywhere South, you know where I'm coming from. It's the beginning of November but Charlotte still has weather in the mid-80's. 

I was inspired by Adore Me's Pinterest and their new fitness wear, to create my own fall outfit look. Adore Me's mission is to encourage, inspire and recognize body positivity and confidence. I think this is such a great statement because it's all about empowerment and embracing your own body. 

For my outfit, I chose is a blue sports bra from Lululemon which I got on sale for $29 a few months ago. I love how strappy it is, and I think the color is so pretty! I also chose a grey tank top from Gap's Be Inspired collection. Lastly, I chose my polka dot and striped Lululemon speed shorts. I think these are really unique and fun! 

Thanks for reading! Let me know what your favorite fall clothing items are!

How to Personalize a Laptop, Water Bottle, etc...

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Hey everyone! Today I'm going to be sharing with you how I have decorated my laptop and my water bottle. I always scroll through Pinterest and Tumblr and see laptops and water bottles with really cute stickers on them. I decided to decorate my own laptop and water bottle, because they were both very plain and dull. A bunch of my friends bought stickers of their own on a site called Redbubble, so I decided I would look there. 

I went to the trending page, where there were a bunch of popular stickers. I immediately fell in love with a few of them and decided to purchase them. If you want a specific sticker (like one from your city) you can also search for them using the search bar.  I really like that people actually designed these stickers, because you get to support individuals and small businesses. I bought over 6 stickers from their website so I got 50% off my purchase!


My stickers took about a week to arrive and they came in this little package. 


I ended up buying 14 stickers to decorate both my laptop and water bottle. You can also decorate your agenda, binders and other things with these stickers! I got the small size in all of them. They are also waterproof which is really great! I have washed my water bottle in the dishwasher with the stickers on, and none of them came off or got bubbles!

Here are the ones I purchased:
Central Perk - http://bit.ly/2eS2hws
NYC Skyline - http://bit.ly/2favKQm
Kale - http://bit.ly/2fb7TjE
Life is Good - http://bit.ly/2f7A3OI
Explore - http://bit.ly/2exmOTN
Dogs - http://bit.ly/2fauWdX
Charlotte - http://bit.ly/2fsEy7O
White flower - http://bit.ly/2fatVmh
Hydration Station - http://bit.ly/2ebgqAI
Avocado - http://bit.ly/2dZUs8x
Be Happy - http://bit.ly/2eYKQYK
Marble elephant - http://bit.ly/2fbfrmq
Lululemon - http://bit.ly/2dZXDxf
Namast'ay in Bed - http://bit.ly/2ekGwEF





Thanks for reading! I hope you guys finds some great stickers too!




Gamiss Lookbook and Review

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Hey everyone! Today I am going to be doing a clothing review of clothes I received from a website called Gamiss. Gamiss contacted me at the end of August and was kind enough to send me some clothes to review! 



In these pictures I am wearing a taupe colored sweater. It is super soft and comfortable! I got a size large because the reviews of this website said that their clothes ran pretty small. The large fits perfectly and I like that  can roll up the sleeves. It retails for only $11.18 which is such a good deal! I decided to pair the v-neck sweater with a bralette from Urban Outfitters,  black jeans from Macy's and maroon boots from Forever 21. I think this is such a great look for the Fall because it incorporates darker colors and will keep you warm! You can purchase this sweater here- http://www.gamiss.com/sweaters-cardigans-5/product16610/?lkid=1254


I also received this really pretty turquoise bracelet. Even thought it isn't really a Fall piece, I think I will still wear it a lot in the Spring and Summer! I love turquoise and I also think accessories with stones and gems look great for a classy but fun look. This bracelet only costs $2.73 which is so cheap! You can also bend the bracelet a little bit to make it fit to your wrist. Here is a link to purchase this bracelet- http://www.gamiss.com/bracelets-162/product92664/?lkid=1254

The last thing I received were these black shorts, which unfortunately did not fit me. I got a size medium after reading the size charts and reviews. My normal size in bottoms is 4/6, and these fit like a 00/0/2. I wish these fit me though, because they are soo cute and I've ben looking for black ripped shorts for a long time! These retail for $9.95 and you can click this link to buy them (just make sure to size up!) - http://www.gamiss.com/shorts-11150/product133385/?lkid=1254

Overall I am very happy with the sweater and bracelet that I received (I wish the shorts fit)! I would definitely go up at least one size when purchasing clothing from this website! Also, the clothes took over a month to ship and the tracking information did not work for me. If you would like your clothes sooner, I would pay extra for the expedited shipping. 

Thanks so much for reading! If you have any questions or comments, leave them below!

Fall Beauty and Fashion Wish List

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Hey guys! Here are 9 beauty and fashion related items that are on my wish list for Fall! These are my essentials and must haves for the season. First off, I absolutely love the trend of oversized sweaters. It's still super hot in Charlotte (in the 80's), but I can't wait until it starts getting cooler. I think oversized, slouchy sweaters are super comfortable and cute. I've had this particular sweater on my wish list for a few years, ever since I saw Sarahbelle93x's fall clothing haulYouTube video. You can watch it here. They come in so many trendy Fall colors, like olive, wine, and maroon. 

I also really love the look of these grey boots from Nordstrom. I think this is a perfect transition shoe from Summer to Fall, because it is open toe and has a semi-open backing. I think these shoes would look perfect with a shift dress or even some cute jeans.

I think the trend of liquid lipsticks is super cool, and I would love to try them out. I've heard good things about the Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipsticks. I think the shade Dusty Rose would be perfect for Fall. It's not too dark, and it would look great with any makeup look!

I've also been on the hunt for high waisted black ripped jeans. I think the ones from Paige denim and Topshop are both really cute. They are also both really inexpensive. I think black jeans are super slimming and they look good with any kind of shirt. 

I love wearing new nail polish colors in the Fall. Some of my fave colors are wine, olive, taupe, brown and black. 

I want to start wearing chokers, but I'm not sure they would look good on me or would fit my style. I still think they are super cute. Especially the plain velvet chokers and the leather tie ones that are super versatile.

This sweater from Forever21 is soo pretty! I usually don't wear the color orange, however I love this burnt orange color for the fall. 

I have seen the Violet Voss eyeshadow palette all over the blogging world! I think the shades are extremely pretty!!! Every color in this palette looks so wonderful. It also has a variety of matte and shimmer shades. 

Let me know what's on your Fall wish list!

Thanks for reading :)

Week in Outfits: September | School, Football Games + Party

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Hey everyone! Here are some of my favorite outfits that I have worn throughout the month of September. School is now in full session, which means lots of homework, studying and tests. I can't even begin to believe that I've already been back at school for a month... and I've still got 8 months to go. I hope you enjoy these outfits and find some inspiration from these outfits!

Outfit 1
Shop My Outfit
Shirt- Deletta
Necklace- Brighton
Jeans- Ann Taylor Loft
Sandals- Franco Sarto
Bracelets- Target

Outfit 2

Here's a more zoomed in picture of my outfit!

Shop My Outfit
Shirt- Basil Lola
Jeans- American Rag
Sandals- Franco Sarto
Bracelets- Target

Outfit 3
There was a football game at my school and the theme was a purple-out in honor of the Isabella Santos Foundation. 

Shop My Outfit
Shirt- One of my soccer shirts
Shorts- Nike
Sneakers- Asics
Necklace- Party City

Outfit 4

Shop My Outfit
Necklace- Brighton
Bralette- Urban Outfitters
Shirt- LA Made
Skirt- Zara
Bracelets- Target
Shoes- Old Navy

Outfit 5
I went to my friend's dinner party today, and we decided to all dress up nice. 

Shop My Outfit
Necklace- Brighton
Dress- Urban Outfitters
Shoes- J.Crew

Thanks for reading :)

Liebster Award

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I was nominated by Alex from iBeauty123 and Nira from ItsNira for the Liebster Award! You should definitely check out their blogs, because they are so amazing. Thanks so much for the nomination guys! If you didn't already know, the Liebster Award is an award given to small bloggers by other bloggers. 


Rules

1. Post 11 facts about yourself.
2. Answer 11 questions from your nominator. (Since I was nominated by 2 people, I have 22 questions!)
3. Nominate 11 other bloggers.
4. Ask them 11 questions.
5. Let them know you nominated them.

Facts About Me

1. I have 5 pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats and a guinea pig.
2. My favorite ice cream flavors are salted caramel and mint chocolate chip.
3. I am currently a junior in high school and I'm also part of the IB program.
4. I play recreational soccer and church basketball with my friends.
5. I also do yoga about once a week.
6. I love watching YouTube and Netflix.
7. I have traveled to China, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain and England.
8. I love makeup and fashion!
9. I am an officer of DECA and I also have a human trafficking awareness club at my school.
10. I love reading books about dystopian societies.
11. I live in North Carolina.

Questions From Alex

Q1. What is one thing you would save in a fire? 
A1. I would save my pets!

Q2. If you were stranded on a deserted island with only three items of your choice, how would you stay alive?
A2. I would bring food, water and a book. I probably wouldn't stay alive with only these things because I would eventually die of boredom and isolation!!!

Q3. Favourite book/film?
A3. My favorite books are Gone with the Wind, Harry Potter, and Pride and Prejudice. I can't pick just one film but I really enjoy Bridget Jones' Diary.

Q4. Are you a jewelry person?
A4. Yes and no. I think jewelry really adds to an outfit but I sometimes forget to wear it.

Q5. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A5. I would go to the Amalfi Coast in Italy.

Q6. Favourite animal?
A6. Dogs

Q7. What are your hobbies?
A7. I really enjoy blogging, yoga, watching YouTube videos, and being a part of clubs at school.

Q8. Do you like school? Why/Why not?
A8. I do like school, except for the fact that I have to wake up at 5:45 every morning. I like seeing all my friends and learning really interesting things.

Q9. One food you couldn't live without?
A9. Pasta and rice.

Q10. Who inspires you?
A10. Emma Watson.

Q11. Why did you start a blog?
A11. I had watched a bunch of bloggers' videos on YouTube and really got inspired by them to start my own blog. Blogging is a great way to get creative and share information.

Questions From Nira

Q1. What is your favourite quote?
A2. "And so, she decided to start living the life she imagined"

Q2. What is your favourite thing about your blog?
A2. The layout and color scheme

Q3. If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?
A3. I would want to be able to fly so that I could go anywhere I wanted around the world super fast!

Q4. Who is your favourite disney princess?
A4. Ariel because I love swimming.

Q5. Who is your favourite youtuber?
A5. I have so many... Zoella, Danielle Carolan and Sarahbelle93x

Q6. What is your favourite subject in school?
A6. Math and Science (specifically Physics and Chemistry)

Q7. What is your favourite word and why, if you have a reason?
A7. I don't have a favorite but I like the word "loquacious" because it rolls of the tongue nicely

Q8. If you could buy any 3 things in the world what would they be and why?
A8. A mint blue VW beetle, a Chanel flap bag and a pool.

Q9. What is the weirdest thing you have ever done/said?
A9. I pronounce a lot of words wrong (ex: debris, Monaco, misshapen)

Q10. If you were the president or queen what would you do to make the world a better place?
A10. I would change the justice system and try to decrease the gap between the rich and the poor.

Q11. What is your favourite book?
A11. Gone with the Wind, Harry Potter, and Pride and Prejudice

Nominations


My Questions

1. What inspired you to start blogging?
2. Who is your favorite YouTuber?
3. What is your favorite show on Netflix?
4. Where is your favorite place that you have traveled to?
5. If you could live anywhere, where would you live?
6. What are your favorite stores to shop at for clothes?
7. What are your top 5 makeup products?
8. Do you enjoy school? Why or why not?
9. Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
10. What is something that no one knows about you?
11. What is your favorite and least favorite thing about blogging?

Thanks for reading :)


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